Black Dog Opera Library : Verdi : Aida

by Black Dog Publishing, David Foil (Author), Antonio Ghislanzoni (Librettist), Giuseppe Verdi (Composer)

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The Black Dog Opera Library is one of the most popular, informative, and budget-friendly ways to enjoy all the great operas. Each book in the series includes a history of the opera, a synopsis of the story, a complete libretto in its original language as well as in English, and dozens of photographs and drawings depicting great scenes, singers, performances, and more. Each book also includes an excellent Angel/EMI recording of the entire opera on two CDs, as well as commentary from experts in the field who guide you through the music as you listen. All of this for less than twenty dollars!… (more)

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Libretto by Ghislanzoni, English translation by Dale McAdoo. This is part of my "reading" of the great operas and composers. Verdi was commissioned by the the Khedive of Egypt, who asked him to write an opera for the opening of the Italian Opera House in Cairo in 1869, honoring the dedication of the Suez Canal. Verdi did not finish in time, but did complete Aida in 1871.

Aida is the story of an Ethiopian slave, lady in waiting to Amneris, the daughter of the King of Egypt. Radames, the Egyptian captain of the guard is madly in love with Aida, much to the jealous disgust of Amneris. There is no happy ending!

I listened to the opera on You Tube after reading the libretto and reading some history concerning Verdi. I liked this one! (

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Tess_W | May 6, 2021 |

This book comes with cd's of the music and has beautiful illustrations. I recommend browsing through it before giong to see the opera performed so that you can have a more informed and enjoyable experience. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Black Dog Publishing	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Foil, David	Author	main author	all editions	confirmed
Ghislanzoni, Antonio	Librettist	main author	all editions	confirmed
Verdi, Giuseppe	Composer	main author	all editions	confirmed

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Aida [libretto] by Antonio Ghislanzoni

Verdi : Aïda [libretto : Italian/English] by Antonio Ghislanzoni

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The Black Dog Opera Library is one of the most popular, informative, and budget-friendly ways to enjoy all the great operas. Each book in the series includes a history of the opera, a synopsis of the story, a complete libretto in its original language as well as in English, and dozens of photographs and drawings depicting great scenes, singers, performances, and more. Each book also includes an excellent Angel/EMI recording of the entire opera on two CDs, as well as commentary from experts in the field who guide you through the music as you listen. All of this for less than twenty dollars!

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